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Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 19, 1972

Page

9

Astros win opener in tense four game NL West set

In Los Angeles Houston edged the Dodgers 4-3 in 11 innings on Tommy Helms' squeeze bunt after Doug Rader's three run homer flipped the game. Don Sutton carried a one hitter into the ninth before Jim Wynn's single and Watson's walk set up the late drama. Lee May reached on an error and Fenwick scored the deciding run. Red-hot Cincinnati won its eighth straight over San Francisco 8-5. Mets beat Montreal 2-1 and Chicago defeated St. Louis in other NL action.

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Indianapolis racing veteran Jim Malloy dies in hospital

Indianapolis AP report confirms 36 year old Jim Malloy died at Methodist Hospital five days after a practice crash at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Malloy never regained consciousness. his death follows a crash that also halted preparations for the May 27 Indianapolis 500. Fellow drivers and colleagues remember him as a gentleman and talented racer despite the tragedy.

Indianapolis Motor Speedway Malloy Speedway Mike Spence Lotus Dan Gurney Jim Denny Zimmerman

Kermit and Pecos Clash in District Playoff Opener

Kermit and Pecos meet at 7 30 p.m. in a three team single elimination playoff to decide District 2 3A's playoff representative. The winner advances to Saturday's title game against Monahans with a 2 p.m. start. Admission is 1 50 for adults and 50 cents for students.

Kermit Pecos Monahans Yellow Jackets Eagles Loboes

Montreal Beats New York 2-1 In MLB Showdown

Montreal team edges New York 2-1 as Hunt, Foli, Martinez, Kra fepool and McAndrew contribute. LOB totals 7 for Montreal and 6 for New York. Up-Montreal 2, New York 1 in a tight game.

E—Boccabella Montreal New York Hunt Foli T.martinez Krafepool S—Mcandrew

Pacers Rally Past Nets To Take 3-2 ABA Final

Indiana erased a 20 point deficit to edge New York 100 99 in a tense playoff game. Billy Keller and Freddie Lewis sparked the Pacers with late 3 pointers and a key steal as Rick Barry led the Nets with 33 points. Indiana holds a 3 2 series lead with game six set for New York.

Indianapolis Ind Lou Carnesseca Indiana Pacers New York Nets Carnesseca Nets Indiana New York Pacers Rick Barry Billy Paultz Pacer Bob Leonard Billy Keller Keller Roger Brown Barry Freddie Lewis Lewis Tom Washington

Major League Standings and Weekend Schedule Review

Detroit edges Boston 7 2 while California wins 4 3 in 12 innings. Upcoming games feature Boston at New York and Baltimore at Milwaukee with several matches across Cleveland Detroit Chicago and more. Strong lines mention teams like Oakland Minnesota and Montreal with listed pitchers and rough date-laden odds for weekend and Sunday fixtures.

Detroit Boston California Oakland Pattin New York Stottlemyre Juaht Baltimore Aacnally Milwaukee Parsons Oder Kansas City Soltiert Oakiens Minnesota Texas Cleveland Chicago Semday Gamnes Californa Associated Press Orae Milwaukee Aereselect Minnesota Cosseags

Coaching shakeup hits Big Spring staff hard

Three Big Spring coaches announced departures to Alamogordo New Mexico Bryan Texas and West Texas State. Hale must recruit three new assistants while also coaching his own staff as fall football looms. Permian High faces band director replacement after McEntyre moves to music supervision.

Big Spring Tim Smith Garland Braun Alamogordo N.M Bill Moore Bryan Merrill Green Tommy Fambrough West Texas State Clovis Hale Hale Hut Oees Steers Permian High School PHS J. R. McEntyre Panther McEntyre Permian Pighide Atilla the Hun A. G. McDonald Bowie

Crane Seeks Regional Title in IAA Baseball Final

Crane High School aims for its third straight Region I class AA baseball championship at 5 p.m. in San Angelo against Marble Falls. The Cranes, 13-10, include pitcher Gary Palmer and hitters led by Jeff Mitchell at .409, after beating El Paso Parkland to clinch the district title. Marble Falls stands 12-1 entering the final.

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